How to Contribute

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If you have experienced contributing to Wikipedia, then this site is no different.

Remember to add a Category to the page before saving.

Creating or Editing a DBWiki Page with VisualEditor

Step 1: Access the VisualEditor

  1. Navigate to the page you want to create or edit.
  2. If the page does not exist, you will see a link to create it. Click on the "Create" link.
  3. If the page exists, click on the "Edit" button at the top of the page.
  4. You will automatically enter the VisualEditor interface.

Step 2: Editing Your Page

  1. Once in the VisualEditor, you can start typing or paste your content directly into the text area.
  2. Use the formatting toolbar at the top to format text, add links, and insert images.

Step 3: Adding a Category

  1. Click on the three lines menu (also known as the "More" menu) in the top right corner of the VisualEditor.
  2. Select "Categories" from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the category input box, you can type an existing category name to choose it or create a new one by entering the desired name.
  4. Click "Apply changes" to insert the category into your page.

Step 4: Saving Your Changes

  1. Once you've finished editing the content and adding the category, click on the "Save changes" button at the top right.
  2. In the summary box, briefly describe your changes.
  3. Click "Publish changes" again to save your work.

Important Notes

  • Categories are case sensitive-- the first letter is always capitalized. DBWiki is different from DbWiki and Dbwiki.
  • Categories help organize pages within DBWiki, making it easier for users to find related content.